I definitely recommend reserving for a weekend visit! The inside is beautifully designed, and the service was very fast. They included shrimp crackers with spicy shrimp paste as a free appetizer for the table. They were also very good allergen friendly, as my friend had a gluten allergy, and the waiters seemed knowledgeable of their menu. - Pho Ha Noi, (4.5/5): some of the deepest richest cleanest beef bone broth I've had in pho. The rice noodles were nice and flat, and my favorite part were the pickled garlic and Jalapeños. The beef was not my favorite or the best cut as it was slightly hard to chew BUT from broth and noodles alone, I would come back for this. Such a lovely spot! Their drinks menu looked enticing, and they also had a lot of appetizer options. I recommend a visit :) read more

La Dong - Shrimp Crackers - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for dinner and overall it was decent, but I think I expected a little more based on the reviews and how popular this place is. We got the Bún Riêu and Pho Hà Nội. Both broths had good flavor and they give you a pretty generous amount of meat and toppings. Between the two I probably preferred the Pho Hà Nội, but neither really stood out to me. My biggest issue was the noodles. They were a bit too soft and soggy, which took away from both dishes. Especially for pho, I like the noodles to still have a little bit of texture to them. The restaurant itself is really nice though. Definitely more trendy and upscale compared to your typical Vietnamese restaurant, and the presentation was great. Service was good as well. Not bad by any means, just probably not some of the best Vietnamese food I've had. I'm coming from Boston with a strong vietnamese scene, so might not be a fair comparison. read more

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Vibe: trendy / clean Service: standard Reservation: recommended pho: one of the most reliable phos in the city but portion is on the smaller side read more

Came here late night on a Monday and it was surprisingly still very busy. The interior was beautiful, a lovely place to bring someone for a special date or event. We started off with the Bánh Xèo - crispy, tangy, and you can taste the chili peppers in the sauce. It's a big starter as an appetizer, since what we ordered next were not light. . I got the Bún bò Huế and my friend got the Bún Riêu. The broth of my bowl was so good. I almost ate it all but I did end up having the remainder for lunch the next day. The one pork knuckle it contained didn't go to waste and glad I brought it home. read more

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I came to La Dong with a friend for dinner and we had a great time! We got a reservation, and when we checked in, we were immediately seated. Inside is tight with ample seating and street-like decor. It is noisy inside though! Service was super consistent and kind! The food came out not even five minutes after we ordered, and I got the Dry Pho Beef. This dish was more similar to Hu Tieu then it is to pho, but I love Hu Tieu so it was a plus in my book. The noodles were cooked well and the sauce was tangy, savory, and sweet. The beef was overall okay---some pieces more dry than others. It was a decent serving for the price, it kept me satisfied. Overall, I had a good time! read more

La Dong - Dry Pho Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Fried chicken wings have fishy flavor and are thickly breaded, and also split in half! I'm suspicious of if you get less chicken wings as a result, but at least it's easier to eat them clean. The pho hanoi is actually not very Hanoi-style (usually northern is cleaner) - strong flavor but on the sweeter side. read more

La Dong - Vietnamese Chicken Wings - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Wonderful viet meal! Our waitress was attentive and very friendly. Loved the vibe and decor inside. Steamed rice cakes were a tasty starter but the sautéed mussels were even better. The mussels were huge and in a delicious sticky sauce. The dough that accompanied it was a great vessel for the sauce. I got the fried branzino for my entree and ate the whole thing, the fish was so crispy and moist and flavorful. The fresh herbs and lettuce really cut through the richer fish. Would definitely come back to the more of the menu! read more

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The restaurant was absolutely beautiful and the service was great as well! I personally loved the beef carpaccio and the short rib curry! The curry was extremely flavorful and the short rib was well cooked and tender! read more

All of the food was good but I was surprised how similar this food was to typical Thai restaurants in the city (maybe a regional difference). For appetizers, we ordered the pomelo salad and the shrimp crepe dish. They both had something like a fried shallot on them which I think overpowered the 2 dishes and made the flavor profiles pretty similar. The fried branzino and short rib yellow curry both tasty. I'm intrigued to come back to try the pho, which seemed to be what most others were ordering read more

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Stopped by La Dong for dinner and had a nice experience overall. We ordered the Pho Ha Noi, pork chop and spring rolls. The pho was delicious and full of flavor, although I wish it had been served a bit hotter in temperature. The pork chop was tasty but on the sweeter side for my preference. Overall, it's a great trendy spot with a fun atmosphere and worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

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Really really delicious food and excellently decorated interior. Great dining experience overall. Food also came out pretty quickly which was nice, because we were hungry. We were a walk-in party of 5 on a Sunday and seated within 30 minutes so I'm pretty happy with that timing. All the dishes were flavorful. The pho (not pictured) was standard -- I'd skip it. Everything was a little on the sweet side but I loved the bread on the banh mi (crunchy exterior, soft and fluffy on the inside) and the pomelo salad and duck were also standouts. Would definitely recommend, and will probably come back if I'm in the mood for Vietnamese food read more

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Very cute spot, it was tight in there tables on top of each other, but other than that I enjoyed my meal. It was a rainy evening in NYC and it was the perfect time for pho I was sleepy while eating lol because I worked all day in the salon. But I loved my meal I was full to the point I couldn't eat anymore, I will definitely return to the spot also customer service was cute. We went during prime time so it was super busy in there read more

La Dong - L. Pho Hà Nội - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

First of all, the aesthetics in here is so elegant with modern traditions. I came for dinner with a friend. Be sure to make reservations as the is spot gets busy; or you can try walk-in for a bar seat. We started off with the Banh Xeo ($18), which is perfect to share with two people. You can get about 4 wraps, which is crunchy and refreshing. For the mains, we also shared the Bun Bo Hue ($26) and Pork Chop Rice Platter ($26). The dishes are a good portion and come with a variety of ingredients. Overall, the food is a bit pricey as this is an elevated Vietnamese spot. Nonetheless, everything was delicious and I would return to try their other dishes. read more

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La Dong is a fun place decorated and service staffs were welcoming and prompt to order. Salad was refreshing and i liked the rice crackers in every other dish as pairing. Coconut salty coffee was quite sweet than tasting anything salt. The bathroom style with the sink outside for the one stall and handicapped friendly for the other was a good touch with the vacant/in use mechanism. Bun rieu was an interesting try the crab ball was mixed with fried egg style and the fried tofu was actually my fav instead. I had the noodle soup once before on 3rd avenue and i liked it there better. Pomelo salad had 2 good size big shrimps on the bottom! Pork chop was on sweeter and grilled tender, papaya salad was spicy but refreshing do miss a lil tang from our palate. The mushroom was really good for the sides and the lighting was really vibe dark. read more

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La Dong is a truly beautiful place once you step inside. You don't expect much from looking at the outside, but the second you walk in, you are met with the beautiful, vibrant hues of Vietnam. It's literally quite stunning inside and the staff were great. Very polite and attentive. As for the main topic of food, everything we had was delicious. My favorite standout dish probably has to be the Vietnamese fried chicken wings. Absolutely a fan favorite for me :) 10/10 would recommend! The other Vietnamese food we had was also very delicious and the lunch menu is really good for the price. I ended up having the pork rice platter and it was only $18, but I had so much leftover food to take home with me. I loved knowing that they didn't skimp out on food and thought the portioning was great. I've eaten at this place twice throughout my time in NYC. read more

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Beautiful interior and nice location. We actually missed our RSVP 15-min window by one minute but they were still able to seat us. The drinks are delicious. The banana one is sweet and aromatic. The pate appetizer is really simple. Very creamy and buttery texture but I do wish it was more salted at least. The bun cha is so delicious. Worth coming back for alone. The rice dish is yummy as well, but compared to the bun cha, it does feel a little lackluster. Be warned though--it's a nice, huge serving size! read more

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La Dong serves up some delicious Vietnamese fare. The quality and offerings are solid. The pho and bun bo hue are delicious. The appetizers are great. The price is a tad high. read more

The staff are amazing and helped save our dinner after our plans fell through. They graciously accommodated our large group and served some of the best Vietnamese food in NYC. There are a ton of good vegetarian options too. The portions are large as well. Nice cocktail menu with a Vietnamese flair. Beautiful interior and nice vibes all around. read more

Great Vietnamese place near Union Square! Great ambiance and very attentive service... I didn't try the pho due to the numerous appetizers we sampled first before dinner Price wasn't too bad for the City - will definitely be back again :-) read more

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While this spot is more upscale Vietnamese than homey, the food was delicious. I especially loved their steamed rice cake (bánh bèo)! read more

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We had a huge craving for Vietnamese food while visiting New York and had read about this Vietnamese restaurant so we decided to give it a try... we are so glad that we willingly waited over an hour to be able to eat here. I've never seen such a beautiful Vietnamese restaurant before that also offers amazing, delicious Vietnamese food. We ordered a range of appetizers, pho, rice plates and meat/seafood entrées all of which were absolutely amazing. There was no menu item we would not recommend and it's honestly hard to choose a favorite item so select whatever you feel like. A standout was also the cocktails, which were really imaginative and delicious and not what I would expect from a Vietnamese restaurant so definitely grab a cocktail too! read more

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I'm such a huge fan of soups that's why I ended up wanting to try La Dong. I heard great things but honestly it did not live up to the hype. The soup broth was a let down. It was too sweet and flat in flavor. The beef pieces in the soup although a generous amount, they were hard and chewy. Also, where are the herbs and the soy sprouts?! Instead I got some super spicy jalapenos and marinated garlic, no thanks. Overall underwhelming especially during a special Viet food renaissance moment in NYC. My friend's vermicelli looked good though! I wish I ordered something else. read more

La Dong - Beef pho and a vermicelli plate (lunch order comes with a side of salad) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

FOOD: Its northern style food, pho is good. but the food itself isn't that authentic, its a hybrid thai - viet spot. the wings were really skinny but the soup dishes were ok. honestly not bad for NYC. Banh beo was not good - rice too thick and the nuoc mam isnt good. not authentic Service: standard service, not bad. They didnt speak Vietnamese at all, which was interesting. They pronounced my common Vietnamese last name wrong lol its ok and the food pronunciations were off. Ambiance: very nice decor, good vibes read more

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5 Stars - A Must-Try Pan-Asian Gem in Manhattan! There's a new trend popping up in Manhattan, and this pan-Asian fusion spot--guided by Michelin-recognized excellence--does not disappoint. The interior strikes a beautiful balance between traditional and contemporary design, creating a warm yet chic vibe. Service is top-notch, with thoughtful touches like tented napkins for hand-wiping--a nod to the hands-on experience of Vietnamese dining. We ordered the Bún Riêu, crispy spring rolls, and bánh mì--all bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. Truly an excellent job all around. Can't wait to come back and explore more of their delicious offerings! read more

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Got to try another hyped Vietnamese spot and it's pretty good! Not my favorite Viet spot in NYC but it's above average and definitely on the more upscale side. I did like how they had Bun Cha Hanoi which is not something you see often one menus. That dish was good, as was the pho. We also ordered their Bahn Xeo as well. It comes in the format as two taco like pieces. The good: it was really crispy. The bad: it was honestly kinda bland, not very meaty and taste wise not the best Banh Xeo I've ever had. Would not order this again from here. There's two ways to see their service: one one hand it is very fast and efficient which I appreciate. On the other hand, it does feel like they are constantly checking in on you and rushing you. Either way, if you're looking for Vietnamese food in the area, I'd give it a shot. read more

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a solid spot for vietnamese food! but my favorite place will still be banh ahn em the food: the hanoi style pho was delicious and better than the other places around like madame vo etc. the chicken wings were a yummy appetizer, and it's interesting because they cut each wing in half to make it easier to eat! the banh mi was good but not great, but that's because my favorite has yet to be beat the space: big and bustling the service; good! read more

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Really cool elevated Vietnamese decor, super beautiful restaurant. The food is more elevated too, not the typical street food but still good. Very nice service read more

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Came to La Dong twice and both times were truly amazing. The service is great and the interior is superb. Definitely worth checking out and trying a few dishes from the menu. There's a variety of appetizers, and entrees to choose from and fun mocktails. The Shaken Beef and Curry were my favorite bc of how flavorful they were. They both paired so well with white rice. read more

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It was pretty good. Wagyu pho was delicious and I was very impressed by the duck dish. Service was okay. The restaurant was nicely decorated. Overall a good Vietnamese spot. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but I didn't like it at all. Highlight- chicken liver mousse *not pictured* & watercress salad There's an appetizer that has chicken liver mouse & bone marrow, precisely the reason that I wanted to try this place out. Let me say, that bone marrow is the worst I have ever had. The beef short rib curry, the curry sauce was pretty good- different, they incorporate pomegranate seeds which was neat. The beef? No flavor at all. Tender, but not flavorful. I had to force myself to eat it. Back to the chicken liver mousse or pate, it was AMAZING 10/10 and the highlight of my meal that day. I also ordered the coconut/salty latte and the mixed melody mushrooms. Both were okay. I love Vietnamese food and was surprised I did not enjoy the food here. I am open to giving them another shot, as they have a pretty good menu and my food selection was possibly not the best for this place. Not heading there anytime soon. On another note, there were plenty of people who ordered the PHO, maybe that should have been my go too! read more

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Be sure to make a reservation as this place was packed even on a Monday night. The staff is friendly and attentive and the food comes out fairly quickly. They also offer takeout if you don't want to wait for a table. They have a good amount of seating, but not much space between tables. It is loud, but not too loud that you can't have a conversation and nicely decorated, the ambiance/decor feels a little like Thai Villa. As a group of 5, we ordered the grilled meatball lettuce wraps (nem nuong), morning glory and the crab fried rice (which is an entree) as appetizers. The lettuce wraps only come with 4 per order so our waiter kindly recommended we add one so everyone could try. All three dishes were delicious, the lettuce wraps came in cups already assembled, you just had to add the peanut sauce. The morning glory was tasty and the crab fried rice was delicious when you add the sauce it came with to it (I just wish there was a bit more sauce as it really elevated the dish and had a nice kick to it). The crab was well distributed throughout the rice and everyone enjoyed all the starters. For my entree, I got the grilled pork with dipping noodles (bun cha ha noi) which was very similar to the lettuce wraps except the pork meatballs (5 meatballs and other pieces of meat) were sitting in a fish sauce instead of a peanut sauce. It was still very good and very filling as it came with a spring roll, lettuce to assemble your own wrap, noodles, pickled radish (I think) and herbs. Great flavor and portion size. Others tried the wagyu pho, steamed chilean sea bass (ca hap xi dau), short rib curry (ca ri suon bo) and crab noodle soup (bun rieu). Everyone enjoyed their entrees and were very full after. Overall it was a really good meal with generous portions. I would absolutely go back and look forward to trying other things on their menu. read more

Food 4/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 Value 2/5 Gorgeous vibe and top-tier service at La Dong, but the portion-to-price ratio wasn't worth. It's worth trying out at least once since many dishes are unique Wagyu Pho: 4/5 The Wagyu was high-quality and the broth was well-balanced, but the portion felt more like a tasting size than a full entrée Sugarcane Shrimp: 4.5/5 Unique, meaty, and loved the pairing with sugarcane Steamed Rice Cake: 3.75/5. Perfectly fine, but I've had better Fyi they get really busy! Would recommend making a resy before going read more

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crab cake ($18) - i was expecting more of a crispy crunchy texture but it was more like a fish cake fish ball type texture - i dont mind it but not my preferred style because if you dont tell me this is crab cake i wouldn't ever think of it as crab - pretty good but very ordinary shaking beef ($34) - it was really tough and a tad bit dry - flavor was good and not overdone but the meat texture just made me tired overall trying to chew through it - nothing too memorable wagyu pho ($36) - the stand out dish! This is one of the best pho ive had, weighing in the noodle texture, broth, and the meat quality - noodle was wider and chewier than your typical thin soggy noodles - meat was extremely tender and it melts in your mouth like crazy too; usually the meat slices would feel like the slices from frozen meat section at h mart but this was quality premium meat crispy spring roll ($15) - just your typical spring rolls - i do appreciate the fact that it was thick and not skinny like some other places - not too oily and nicely crisp rating: 4.2/5 - above average mainly derived from wagyu pho that actually reminded me of oc - everything else was pretty ordinary but they weren't bad; just really average that i wouldn't remember anything about them - i was lowkey overstimulated by everything going on because it was loud and i found myself yelling louder as the night progressed - the waitress was extremely helpful and kind; she would provide new plates immediately, reorganize our table, and check in on us frequently; however the check ins were a bit too frequent, our conversations kept getting interrupted - not a good restaurant to chit chat, but a good restaurant to just sit and enjoy a bowl of pho - id only recommend the pho and skip everything else - ambiance is cozy and comfortable; very lively atmosphere IG: @nom.noms.only read more

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Make sure to make a reservation or get there earlier for a table, it gets crowded. The food was solid, really enjoyed the beef carpaccio (good fish sauce flavor) and the pho broth was pretty good. read more

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Beautiful and authentic establishment that took me right back to my trip to Vietnam. Flavors are simple yet full of depth. I love that they offer fried dough to go with your pho; if you haven't tried this combo yet it's the cherry on top to carb heaven! Complimentary shrimp chips were also very tasty. Full party needs to be present to be seated FYI. read more

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Came here on a tuesday evening with a reservation for 2 at 6 PM, and were seated immediately. It didn't seem too busy while we were there, so you can probably get away without a reservation on a weeknight. It was a cute interior, with Vietnamese decor. I ordered the pho ha noi, and while it was a solid bowl of pho with a lot of meat, I was a bit disappointed that it costs extra to get herbs and veggies on the side. They also didn't have any sauces that you can add to the broth, only pickled garlic and chilis. They had provided a complimentary appetizer, which was rice crackers with some sort of chili sauce. The sauce was good, but there wasn't very much of it. Overall, I wasn't super impressed by the food, but maybe it's because I didn't order one of their specialties. read more

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i have been here twice now and enjoy this restaurant a lot. stylish and fun interior no matter which table you are at! the staff members i've interacted with are ok, not overly friendly or helpful but not cold either. wagyu pho - my favorite item here. the meat is so tender and generously portioned. broth is fragrant and is poured by a staff member when it is delivered to your table. chicken wings - my second favorite item here. they are half wing pieces so easy to eat and each piece has soft bone. punchy strong flavor in the best way. pate and bone marrow - my mom loved this one. comes with toasted bread as well to spread the dish on. well worth the price. chicken phi (dry) - felt quite healthy but not as unique. vietnamese coffee - flavorful and creamy. better than the coconut coffee (which was too sweet) banh mi - just ok, didn't stand out to us. shaking beef - good but other dishes were better! dessert - only one choice and it's a great one. sticky banana rice with coconut ice cream. the banana ripeness is perfect and dish quality reminds me of desserts that i have had in southeast asia. great with the coconut ice cream. literally brought my mom here to try this dish. read more

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Gorgeous interior and amazing food!! Omg! I loved every dish we ordered! For starter dishes, the fried calamari dish was excellent. Had a great crunchy texture not only from the fried calamari but also the peppers and onions. We enjoyed the morning glory as a veggie dish (we ate nearly all of it before the entrees even came). The pho hanoi is $21. While my partner felt it was pricey (definitely pricey than delicious phos you can get in Northern VA and Philly), it was a delicious Northern-Vietnam style pho that I would most definitely get again. I liked the flat style rice noodles that they use! We also ordered the grilled tumeric fish to share amongst our party of 3. It was a large portion and very worth the $43 (i believe?) pricepoint. They give only a few lettuce wraps to start to eat with the fish, but willingly refill when asked. I'd definitely come back, and I'm glad there's amazing new Vietnamese restaurants in NYC! read more

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Came back again to try new dishes. Love this place. It's such a good vibe - dark and well decorated and very lively. Put a few new dishes to the test. The Bun Rieu was a special and so good. Generous portions and good quality proteins. The shaking beef with bone marrow was good, as well as the calamari, but would try something new next time. The food comes out so fast and server was accommodating. Had to wait again even though we had a reservation, so that's the only bad thing here. read more

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La Dong is very hyped up. Too much so! I don't feel like it lives up to it. I had high expectations for this place. I had made reservations, but we decided to arrive earlier to see if we could do a walk-in instead. It ended up being a one hour wait due to two large parties. Even guest with reservations were seated at the bar. Once seated, it took us some time to decide since there were a lot of dishes we wanted to try out. We ordered the sugarcane shrimp, pomelo salad, and the pho ha noi all recommended by the bartender. The shrimp dish came with shrimp paste loaf on a skewer, served with lettuce, fresh herbs, and plum sauce. It was nicely presented but nothing stood out about it. The pomelo salad included grilled shrimp, orange, lemongrass, lime, grapes, mint, shallot in a spicy tamarind dressing. This wasn't spicy at all. It was refreshing to eat but the portion felt a bit small especially for the price. The pho was the biggest disappointment. Pretty average and nothing special. Once again the costs of the small pho didn't make any sense. Overall, the food was just average. There are definitely better Vietnamese restaurants around the city that offer more flavor and value. I won't be returning. read more

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